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Compare ASAO vs. QAU
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO) and the Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASAO | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 199 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.50 | $1,003.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,496.08 | $1,684.01 |
Average age group | < 26 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASAO | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by aberdeen. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (17.64 %) Samsung Electncs Co (9.39 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (5.99 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (103.50 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.99 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-102.49 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (41.74 %) Financials (20.80 %) Other (19.73 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (33.46 %) Taiwan (23.90 %) India (17.46 %) | |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
ASAO | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | aberdeen | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI AC Asia ex JP | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $1.64 | $35.83 |
Size | N/A | $1.435 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 181.02 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.73 % | 2.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/10/2022 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASAO | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 199 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.50 | $1,003.93 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,496.08 | $1,684.01 |
Average age group | < 26 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASAO | QAU | |
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ASAO | QAU |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |